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The Seven Streams
The source of the Seven Streams is a natural
feature at the base of the cliff south-east of
Cahercommaun. The source is at its most
attractive during wet weather. There is a cist
nearby. Lon the Smith, Lon Mac Lointha was a
legendary hero who had his abode on Sliabh na
Glaise. He was the first to make edged weapons in
Ireland and was of the Tuath de Danann and lived
in a cave. He had a wonderful cow which he had
stolen in Spain before he fled for safety to the
Burren Hills. The black and white cow was known
as Glas Gaibhneach. It was said of her that she
would fill any vessel with milk. To settle a wager
she was milked into a sieve. The milk passing
through the bottom of the sieve fell to the ground
where it divided into seven rivulets called Seacht
Srotha na Taescaigh, the Seven Streams of the
Overflowing.
The source of the Seven Streams is a natural
feature at the base of the cliff south-east of
Cahercommaun. The source is at its most
attractive during wet weather. There is a cist
nearby. Lon the Smith, Lon Mac Lointha was a
legendary hero who had his abode on Sliabh na
Glaise. He was the first to make edged weapons in
Ireland and was of the Tuath de Danann and lived
in a cave. He had a wonderful cow which he had
stolen in Spain before he fled for safety to the
Burren Hills. The black and white cow was known
as Glas Gaibhneach. It was said of her that she
would fill any vessel with milk. To settle a wager
she was milked into a sieve. The milk passing
through the bottom of the sieve fell to the ground
where it divided into seven rivulets called Seacht
Srotha na Taescaigh, the Seven Streams of the
Overflowing.
Download Track Details - Excerpts from CD sleeve notes.
1. A Nation Once Again, Clann na hÉireann (Marches)
A Nation Once Again is a song, written in the 1840’s by Thomas Osbourne Davis (1814-1845).
Davis helped to found an Irish Catholic movement whose aim was the independence of Ireland. In
2002, A Nation Once Again was voted the world's most popular tune according to a BBC World
Service global poll of listeners. Clann na hÉireann march was called Signal Fire by Pat's father,
Jerry Costello, who played it in a fife and drum band in Tipperary in the 1950's and who
subsequently taught it to Pat. The inspiration for this selection of marches came from an old
recording of the Kilfenora Céilí Band at the Clare Fleadh in Kilrush in 1960!
2. Lady Anne Montgomery, Maud Miller, Molloy’s Favourite (Reels)
These three tunes are synonymous with dance music in County Clare. As can be said of many of
the selections on this album, they are representative of the rhythmic pulse and flowing melodic
nature of this living tradition of which we are proud to be part. Lady Anne Montgomery has been
recorded by many musicians and groups, including John Wynne, Cathal McConnell and the
Kilfenora Céilí Band. Sean McMahon, the singer and dancer from Kilmurry, always requested “Lady
Anne” at many céilithe over the years! Maud Miller is also in O’Neill’s as My Love is Fair and
Handsome and was recorded by the Castle Céilí Band. Molloy’s Favourite was named after Matt
Molloy’s father and Paddy Killoran recorded it in the 1930’s. Killoran had strong Clare ties having
been married to Josie Hayes’ sister from Coore near Miltown Malbay.
3. The Derry Hornpipe
The name Derry is Gaelic in origin and means an oak wood. The Derry Hornpipe is heard in two,
four, five and six-part versions. A favourite of uilleann piper John Cash, born in Wexford in 1832,
the Derry Hornpipe was so associated with him that it was locally known as Cash's Hornpipe
(Breathnach, 1997). The version played on this CD is a five-part, with strong Robbie Hannon
(uilleann piper) influences.
5. Pearl O'Shaughnessy's Barndances
Two tunes, the first in four parts, though in Donegal it is often played as two separate barndances.
Many members of the band learned these tunes from the album “The Smokey Chimney,” featuring
Eoghan O'Sullivan and Gerry Harrington, with Paul De Grae (1996). O'Sullivan, Harrington and De
Grae learned them from Tralee fiddler Máire O'Keeffe, who learned them from the playing of Pearl
O'Shaughnessy. The tunes are of Donegal and Scottish origins.
Production and mixing: Turloughmore Céilí Band
Recorded at: Cois na hAbhna, Gort Road, Ennis, Co. Clare
Engineered by: Martin O'Malley, Malbay Studios, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare
Tel: 353 (0) 65 7084691
Liner Notes: Joan Hanrahan
Sleeve Design: Kathy Howard
Photography by: Key
Duplication by: Mid-Atlantic Digital
Web Design: Alan Hogan
1. A Nation Once Again, Clann na hÉireann (Marches)
A Nation Once Again is a song, written in the 1840’s by Thomas Osbourne Davis (1814-1845).
Davis helped to found an Irish Catholic movement whose aim was the independence of Ireland. In
2002, A Nation Once Again was voted the world's most popular tune according to a BBC World
Service global poll of listeners. Clann na hÉireann march was called Signal Fire by Pat's father,
Jerry Costello, who played it in a fife and drum band in Tipperary in the 1950's and who
subsequently taught it to Pat. The inspiration for this selection of marches came from an old
recording of the Kilfenora Céilí Band at the Clare Fleadh in Kilrush in 1960!
2. Lady Anne Montgomery, Maud Miller, Molloy’s Favourite (Reels)
These three tunes are synonymous with dance music in County Clare. As can be said of many of
the selections on this album, they are representative of the rhythmic pulse and flowing melodic
nature of this living tradition of which we are proud to be part. Lady Anne Montgomery has been
recorded by many musicians and groups, including John Wynne, Cathal McConnell and the
Kilfenora Céilí Band. Sean McMahon, the singer and dancer from Kilmurry, always requested “Lady
Anne” at many céilithe over the years! Maud Miller is also in O’Neill’s as My Love is Fair and
Handsome and was recorded by the Castle Céilí Band. Molloy’s Favourite was named after Matt
Molloy’s father and Paddy Killoran recorded it in the 1930’s. Killoran had strong Clare ties having
been married to Josie Hayes’ sister from Coore near Miltown Malbay.
3. The Derry Hornpipe
The name Derry is Gaelic in origin and means an oak wood. The Derry Hornpipe is heard in two,
four, five and six-part versions. A favourite of uilleann piper John Cash, born in Wexford in 1832,
the Derry Hornpipe was so associated with him that it was locally known as Cash's Hornpipe
(Breathnach, 1997). The version played on this CD is a five-part, with strong Robbie Hannon
(uilleann piper) influences.
5. Pearl O'Shaughnessy's Barndances
Two tunes, the first in four parts, though in Donegal it is often played as two separate barndances.
Many members of the band learned these tunes from the album “The Smokey Chimney,” featuring
Eoghan O'Sullivan and Gerry Harrington, with Paul De Grae (1996). O'Sullivan, Harrington and De
Grae learned them from Tralee fiddler Máire O'Keeffe, who learned them from the playing of Pearl
O'Shaughnessy. The tunes are of Donegal and Scottish origins.
Production and mixing: Turloughmore Céilí Band
Recorded at: Cois na hAbhna, Gort Road, Ennis, Co. Clare
Engineered by: Martin O'Malley, Malbay Studios, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare
Tel: 353 (0) 65 7084691
Liner Notes: Joan Hanrahan
Sleeve Design: Kathy Howard
Photography by: Key
Duplication by: Mid-Atlantic Digital
Web Design: Alan Hogan
Turloughmore Ceilí Band
